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by rhead
Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38 / .357 ammo on stripper clipps
Replies: 16
Views: 2574

Re: .38 / .357 ammo on stripper clipps

Speed loaders for single action revolvers.
by rhead
Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 with peep sight & scope base
Replies: 5
Views: 1139

Re: Rossi 92 with peep sight & scope base

Mine is a 44 mag not a 357. I do have one of Steve Young's sights mounted and sighted in. It is lowered into the lowest position. I do not think I could see over a scope base without interference with the current position. A higher front sight wouls solve the problem. There is a FAQ section on Steve...
by rhead
Wed Dec 26, 2012 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Casting for 357M
Replies: 16
Views: 1781

Re: Casting for 357M

For paper patching special molds are not necessary (someone shooting competition will disagree with that and they will be right). For my 357 mags I got a .356 Lee push through sizer and a .358 push through sizer. I lube the freshly cast bullets with liquid dish washing soap and then rinse them and l...
by rhead
Tue Dec 25, 2012 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what's the average bore diameter of Pre Remington
Replies: 28
Views: 2766

Re: what's the average bore diameter of Pre Remington

Mine measures .458 and .450. My chamber throat is .463 and it shoots best with a 405 grain bullet sized to .462.

It has been my experience that if the throat area is oversize which is common in today's market sizing to fit the throat is worth trying.
by rhead
Tue Dec 25, 2012 7:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Casting for 357M
Replies: 16
Views: 1781

Re: Casting for 357M

Nothing gives down range performance like a pure lead bullet that has been paper patched. If this is for a hunting load you only need enough to sight it in and then what you hunt with. Wrapping them is a motor skill and takes a while to learn. I shoot pure lead in my 30 30 at factory velocities with...
by rhead
Mon Nov 19, 2012 6:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: duck dynasty
Replies: 17
Views: 2153

Re: duck dynasty

I grew up about 10 miles from Phil and was a few years younger. We attended neighboring schools. I knew him but not well. He went through a "rebellious period" as a youth. If you ever happen to have a opportunity to hear his testimonial make an effort to GO. It will be worth he trip. When ...
by rhead
Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do Brits learn to speak and spell??
Replies: 59
Views: 5523

Re: How do Brits learn to speak and spell??

How do the British learn to speak and spell?

They do not learn how! If they did, you could understand them when they spoke and wrote.
by rhead
Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why I hate shotgun slugs..........
Replies: 26
Views: 3763

Re: Why I hate shotgun slugs..........

I have a Mossberg 500 that came factory with a smoothbore barrel with choke tubes, and a rifled slug barrel with a cantilever scope mount and a scope. It is a shotgun according to the BATFE. Now, I really don't understand why they have a Government agency that has anything to do with alcohol, tobac...
by rhead
Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Screw Politic(s)(ians)... Feel-Good Guns...
Replies: 49
Views: 3767

Re: Screw Politic(s)(ians)... Feel-Good Guns...

Rossi trapper in 44 mag and an early security six, I also like my super Blackhawk but I have to shoot the blackwawk. the security six will shoot itself. My 20" rossi in 357 comes close to the trapper.
by rhead
Thu Oct 25, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: meanwhile, over at MIT .....
Replies: 7
Views: 1356

Re: meanwhile, over at MIT .....

I never had a lab partner like that when I was in college :mrgreen:
by rhead
Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm Going To Try This For Myself
Replies: 32
Views: 3614

Re: I'm Going To Try This For Myself

I can vaugely recall having a problem with morning stiffness but that was back in the good old days.

I don't see a problem unless you start going to auctions and bidding on fillys.
by rhead
Fri Oct 05, 2012 4:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powder - how old is too old?
Replies: 18
Views: 2008

Re: Powder - how old is too old?

I still have one of the cardboard kegs of unique that is unopened. The one I am using out of right now is still good. If age was the only consideration, which is seldom the case, the answer to the question How old is too old? when applied to smokeless powder would have to be "No one knows yet.&...
by rhead
Wed Sep 05, 2012 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 330 Gould accuracy?
Replies: 8
Views: 1154

Re: 330 Gould accuracy?

I never did find a real sweet spot using the Gould bullet with my Marlin either. I do not remember the numbers but the groups i was getting were in the 2.5 inch range. Mine likes the Lee hollow based 405 and 40 grains of 3031. I shoots just under 1.5 inches. Paper patching and sizing to .461 shrinks...
by rhead
Fri Aug 31, 2012 5:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PMR-30 failure
Replies: 40
Views: 3933

Re: PMR-30 failure

Are you really criticizing a person for shooting a stray dog that was threatening an elderly member of their family? Do you reckon that maybe if'n he'd just let the critter take a bite of the old bird that maybe it'd settle down and move on, real peaceable like? I'm not familiar with other parts of...
by rhead
Thu Aug 30, 2012 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One point sling / Saddle Ring backfit to a 70s M94
Replies: 11
Views: 1807

Re: One point sling / Saddle Ring backfit to a 70s M94

I like it because it allows you to go from tha slung rifle to ready to fire without changing the shape of your silloutte.

Also it makes fo a steady hold with a Rossi Ranch Hand by extenting your arms until the sling is tight.
by rhead
Sat Aug 25, 2012 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For you guys from Down South... ;-)
Replies: 16
Views: 2040

Re: For you guys from Down South... ;-)

From Arkansas: The local deputy approched a car parked on one of the local lovers lanes. The dome light was on. He shined his light into the car and saw a young man in the front seat reading a magazine. Looking in the back seat he saw a young lady applying nail polish. "What are you doing out h...
by rhead
Sat Aug 25, 2012 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Lever Action Write Up
Replies: 30
Views: 3754

Re: Rossi Lever Action Write Up

Is that "brass framed" Rossi really "brass"? I doubt it... Try a magnet test and let us know. I think it is brass plated. Let us know so I can update my thinking if need be. (Hard thing to do...) GregT I just did the magnet test, never thought about it before. The magnet tried r...
by rhead
Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a levergun ad from years ago ....
Replies: 14
Views: 2032

Re: a levergun ad from years ago ....

It's a wonder they ever sold any of those .444 rifles with a crazy price like $124. Do you have a number where I could order one of those if I can save that much up? The thing is, I can easier afford a $500 rifle now than I could a $124 rifle back then. That is what I was thinking. They are cheaper...
by rhead
Sun Sep 25, 2011 7:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Have Gun - Will Travel
Replies: 13
Views: 1811

Re: Have Gun - Will Travel

The original was a radio program. John Dehner played Paliden.

http://www.archive.org/details/HaveGunW ... dTimeRadio

They are available as free downloads in Mp3 format at the above link.

The original Gunsmoke series is at this site also.
by rhead
Sun Sep 18, 2011 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Ranchhand accuracy?
Replies: 21
Views: 5169

Re: Rossi Ranchhand accuracy?

Kid: Yeah, saw that Jeff got one-hole groups at 25 yards BR with his test gun in .45 Colt. He also said recoil was manageable with the heavy Buffalo Bore load. I'd like to hear more about the gun's potential from practical field positions, as I would want to consider deer hunting with one. Most of ...
by rhead
Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9422's Shoot em or Save em?
Replies: 28
Views: 2727

Re: 9422's Shoot em or Save em?

:D You mean that you bought them without knowing if they will work or not?
by rhead
Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Levergun goofs in the movies....
Replies: 44
Views: 3596

Re: Levergun goofs in the movies....

JB wrote:A Time For Killing is a western based during the civil war, yet the the confederate troops are armed with 1873 Colt revolvers and 92 Winchesters. I don't how the south lost with weapons that advanced!

Read "Guns of the South" by Harry Turtledove.
by rhead
Thu Feb 04, 2010 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tang/Reciever sight Win 94AE
Replies: 14
Views: 3193

Re: Tang/Reciever sight Win 94AE

Williams makes a receiver sight that fits the holes drilled for the rear scope mounts. I believe that x cess and skinner do also. Probably not a complete list.
by rhead
Mon Jan 25, 2010 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Pressure Cookers
Replies: 13
Views: 1768

Re: OT- Pressure Cookers

You will need a pressure CANNER for canning. The difference from a pressure cooker is in the size. My pressure cooker will hold 1 pint or 4 half pint jars. One of my canners will hold 7 quart jars. I usually make a big pot of stew and then can that instead of canning just the meat. The steaks and ro...
by rhead
Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coyote hunt, reposted
Replies: 33
Views: 3124

Re: Coyote hunt, reposted

They are predators when they need to be removed remove them. What does sportsmanship have to do with it? If the ones doing it decide to make a sport of it fine but it is their cattle. Just barely above the level of someone insisting that the stalls be mucked out with a teaspoon instead of a spade to...
by rhead
Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Heirloom seeds
Replies: 42
Views: 4498

Re: OT - Heirloom seeds

What can be done in a garden with stoop labor and what can be done in a large mono culture fields are two different things. The world cannot be fed from gardens unless 95% or so of the population is gardening. The large farms cannot be cultivated by using gardening techniques. I can grow quite a bit...
by rhead
Sat Jan 23, 2010 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Heirloom seeds
Replies: 42
Views: 4498

Re: OT - Heirloom seeds

One eighth acre will produce the calories and protein for one adult. Trapping birds rabbits and other scavengers from the garden will supply at least most of the needed meat. This is with intensive gardening and leaves almost no surplus for bad harvest THAT WILL COME. It also leaves limited opportun...
by rhead
Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sassafras tea
Replies: 13
Views: 1596

Re: Sassafras tea

Doesn't birch bark have asperin in it? Yes, birch and willow are both sources of salicylic acid. As are wintergreen berries and leaves. Wintergreen contains methyl salicylate as esther which smells and tastes better than the willow bark. Both are effective anti inflammatory agents and pain killers....
by rhead
Fri Jan 22, 2010 5:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sassafras tea
Replies: 13
Views: 1596

Re: Sassafras tea

I have 3 trees in my yard. The dried and powdered leaves and bark make good seasoning also. Just to save walking there is plenty of it growing wild in the area.
by rhead
Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cuting down a Marlin 39a barrel
Replies: 24
Views: 3005

Re: Cuting down a Marlin 39a barrel

Try a Henry youth model. It comes with a short barrel. If you need a longer reach have another stock made. If you like it ans still want a short mod 39 then do it. Hard to put that barrel back on if you don't. I do like the way my Henry youth mod handles. Easier way is just to buy the stock for the...
by rhead
Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cuting down a Marlin 39a barrel
Replies: 24
Views: 3005

Re: Cuting down a Marlin 39a barrel

Try a Henry youth model. It comes with a short barrel. If you need a longer reach have another stock made. If you like it ans still want a short mod 39 then do it. Hard to put that barrel back on if you don't.

I do like the way my Henry youth mod handles.
by rhead
Mon Dec 07, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can anyone explain this oddity?
Replies: 33
Views: 3531

Re: Can anyone explain this oddity?

There is the possibility that he came into possession of the sword after the former owner had "no further use for it".
by rhead
Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Bigfoot
Replies: 23
Views: 1933

Re: OT- Bigfoot

If he does exist he does not do it alone. How could a breeding population continue with so few sightings?
by rhead
Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm a 94 fan, but I have to ask...
Replies: 31
Views: 2523

Re: I'm a 94 fan, but I have to ask...

It may have been an attempt to control production cost. Most of the changes since then have been for that reason.
by rhead
Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FRESH LIVER
Replies: 87
Views: 5354

Re: FRESH LIVER

Maybe I'm the only redneck who don't like liver, but liver is only fit for catfish bait, and I can't for the life of me understand why a catfish would eat that nasty trash.......Now, hearts, or gizzards almost anything else is ok. Blaine: I must respectfully disagree with your opinion of liver. It i...
by rhead
Sun Oct 25, 2009 4:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A SIMPLE KILLING POWER FORMULA
Replies: 54
Views: 7049

Re: A SIMPLE KILLING POWER FORMULA

:D KP=1/PR


KP= killing power

PR= pulse rate of the target
by rhead
Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why didn't Winchester chamber the 35 Rem cartridge?
Replies: 36
Views: 2723

Re: Why didn't Winchester chamber the 35 Rem cartridge?

Bogie35 wrote:It was probably because of the increased cost to modify the action to handle the rimless case. Winchester has been all about "the bottom line" for most of the last 60 years.

bogie

And when they deviated from that attitude they went out of business. Maybe there is a lesson there.
by rhead
Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the largest, most powerful cartridge/rifle you own?
Replies: 109
Views: 11828

Re: What's the largest, most powerful cartridge/rifle you own?

Ruger #1 in 45 70 and a Marlin 95 in the same. Both great guns.
by rhead
Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recommend me a good "riflemans" fiction book....
Replies: 37
Views: 3461

Re: Recommend me a good "riflemans" fiction book....

Rhead, Allan Quatermain doesn't involve a shilling or a quill, but there is the part about the great rock being shattered and Umslopogaas's mighty blow. "The woodpecker"...... he managed to find a "sporting" use for a halberd..... It has been a while since I read them. They were...
by rhead
Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - History Without Violence
Replies: 26
Views: 2784

Re: OT - History Without Violence

The statement that "violence never settles anything" may sound nice but it is a lie. Violence is usually the only thing that will decide anything. How many instances of global or national importance were decided without the threat or application of violence.
by rhead
Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin "New Model 1895"
Replies: 21
Views: 3056

Re: Marlin "New Model 1895"

Congratulations on a great buy. Mine is a 77 model. I think I recall that some of the 1972 guns were equipped with Douglas barrels and old style rifling. Of course at my age it may be something else I am remembering. 2 million facts, 2 million subjects, 200 connecting lines. :lol:
by rhead
Mon Sep 07, 2009 5:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - What is the largest gauge legal in the USA?
Replies: 18
Views: 2365

Re: OT - What is the largest gauge legal in the USA?

Ditto on the 10 gauge, but I cannot recall ever seeing it in a Manuel. Never really looked since my shotgun hunting is pretty seldom. I also seem to recall that the reg was to help stop the market hunting.
by rhead
Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody here ever read "Farnham's Freehold"?
Replies: 38
Views: 3962

Re: Anybody here ever read "Farnham's Freehold"?

I still read it. Right now I am getting through with Harry Turtledoves alternate history (American empire series) The colonization series was very entertaining. Harrison's stainless steel rat is very good. I slip one end between the books with more meat in the plot. He also wrote a series that start...
by rhead
Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody here ever read "Farnham's Freehold"?
Replies: 38
Views: 3962

Re: Anybody here ever read "Farnham's Freehold"?

Farnham also returned to a different universe, one in which Barbara could drive a standard shift and had a car with a standard, If I recall correctly that saved their lives.
One of the best on a paradox from time travel that Heinlein wrote was All You Zombies. A short story.
by rhead
Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recommend me a good "riflemans" fiction book....
Replies: 37
Views: 3461

Re: Recommend me a good "riflemans" fiction book....

H. Rider Haggard. They're in Africa, but he's all about rifles and using them. Some mention of pistols but when it gets down and dirty, double barrel expresses and Winchester .44 leverguns tend to "get it done". King Solomon's Mines, She, and the follow-on book to King Solomon's Mines (ca...
by rhead
Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody here ever read "Farnham's Freehold"?
Replies: 38
Views: 3962

Re: Anybody here ever read "Farnham's Freehold"?

I don't really know how many of his books I have read. The first one was "Star Beast" a light story from his Juvenile(sp) series, when I was 13 and it caught. I turned into a full time reader and still am at 65. Of course how many books he authored I have no idea. Would be interesting to ...
by rhead
Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody here ever read "Farnham's Freehold"?
Replies: 38
Views: 3962

Re: Anybody here ever read "Farham's Freehold"?

I do believe that is the name of the book. No use in discussing it if nobody has read it. I had my audio version of it playing while we listened to the election returns. Took a bit of gaf from my wife for it. I would have a hard time saying what is the best. Farnham's Freehold, Starship Troopers, T...
by rhead
Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recommend me a good "riflemans" fiction book....
Replies: 37
Views: 3461

Re: Recommend me a good "riflemans" fiction book....

The Long Rifle by Stewart Edward White. The Last Trail, Spirit of the Border by Zane Grey.
by rhead
Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are you one in a Million, or just a Common Joe?
Replies: 62
Views: 5357

Re: Are you one in a Million, or just a Common Joe?

488 with mine one is my son.
by rhead
Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Religious question
Replies: 48
Views: 3456

Re: OT - Religious question

YK I have an audio version of the bible on one of my MP3 players. I set on scramble and turn it on every morning on the way to work. I get two random chapters each morning. It is amazing how often they are appropriate to the day's problems. My vision is such that I cannot read for an extended period...